Lee Arthur Moore

Lee Arthur Moore, 83, passed away Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, at the Nora Springs Care Center.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place when the service is held at Eden Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Rudd, IA.

Lee was born on Feb. 19, 1937, the son of Arthur and Irene (Decker) Moore of rural Rudd, IA. He was a graduate of Rudd High School Class of 1955. After graduation Lee became active in the National Guard. Farming became Lee’s career for close to 50 years, he also worked at the Rudd Hatchery from time to time.

Lee married Jean Kuhlemeier on Aug. 28, 1965, from this union two children were born. He loved his family unconditionally. Lee would take an annual tractor ride for three days to different towns in a social event. A few other hobbies were gardening and snowmobile riding, as well as listening to polka music.

Those left to cherish memories of Lee are his wife of 55 years, Jean; children, Jerry (Tia) Moore, and Linda Schumaker; grandchildren, Austin, Brenden, Aysia, Blake, Alysa, Dylan (Brittany), and Jackson; brother, Don (Carolyn) Moore; numerous nieces and nephews, and several great grandchildren.

Lee is preceded in death by his parents; grandchild, Cayden Moore; and brother, Roy Moore.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel 114 N Hawkeye Ave, Nora Springs; 641-749-2210; ColonialChapels.com.